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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.80, 1,047.63 and 425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.80, 1,047.63 and 425.06 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.80 : 1,047.63 = 425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.80/1,047.63 = 425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.80x = 1,047.63 × 425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.80x = 445,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,305.61/699.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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